NRA-PVF Endorses Dr. Mark Shelton for Texas State Representative

Monday, November 26, 2007

FAIRFAX, VA-The National Rifle Association Political Victory
Fund (NRA-PVF) is endorsing Dr. Mark Shelton in the special
election runoff for Texas State Representative in District 97.
Voters will go to the polls on December 18 to determine who
replaces retiring State Rep. Anna Mowery.

"Mark Shelton is the right choice in this runoff election,"
Chris W. Cox stated. "He is a champion for gun owners and a strong
supporter of the Second Amendment. Because of this he has earned an
'A' rating from NRA-PVF."

Cox continued, "We've seen major pro-gun legislation, such as
Emergency Powers protections and the Castle Doctrine, become law in
Texas. To successfully continue these positive movements,
gun-owners and NRA members must continue to vote for candidates who
support our Second Amendment at all levels of local, state and
federal government."

Chris W. Cox serves as Executive Director and Chairman of
NRA-PVF. The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund is
responsible for political candidate rankings. These are based on
candidate voting records, public statements and responses to
NRA-PVF questionnaires.

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Rifle Association is America's oldest civil rights and sportsmen's
group. Four million members strong, NRA continues to uphold the
Second Amendment and advocates enforcement of existing laws against
violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the
nation's leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding
gun owners, law enforcement and the armed services.

The NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) is NRA's political action committee. The NRA-PVF ranks political candidates — irrespective of party affiliation — based on voting records, public statements and their responses to an NRA-PVF questionnaire.

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The NRA-PVF is non-partisan in issuing its candidate grades and endorsements. Our decisions are not based on a candidate's party affiliation, but rather on his or her record on Second Amendment issues. The NRA is a single issue organization. The only issues on which we evaluate candidates seeking elected office are gun-related issues.

Indicates an NRA Endorsed Candidate.

A+

A legislator with not only an excellent voting record on all critical NRA issues, but who has also made a vigorous effort to promote and defend the Second Amendment.

A

Solidly pro-gun candidate. A candidate who has supported NRA positions on key votes in elective office or a candidate with a demonstrated record of support on Second Amendment issues.

AQ

A pro-gun candidate whose rating is based solely on the candidate's responses to the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire and who does not have a voting record on Second Amendment issues.

B

A generally pro-gun candidate. However, a "B" candidate may have opposed some pro-gun reform or supported some restrictive legislation in the past.

C

Not necessarily a passing grade. A candidate with a mixed record or positions on gun related issues, who may oppose some pro-gun positions or support some restrictive legislation.

D

An anti-gun candidate who usually supports restrictive gun control legislation and opposes pro-gun reforms. Regardless of public statements, can usually be counted on to vote wrong on key issues.